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IN THIS ISSUE: * First Looks Roundup: Anonymity Apps - Anonymizer 2004 - Bypass Proxy Client 0.78 - GhostSurf 2005 Platinum - Steganos Internet Anonym Pro 7 * Editors' Choice: eMachines M5405 multimedia desktop * HP Pavilion zd8000 multimedia desktop * Paint Shop Pro Studio image editing software For more stories, log on to http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1234-4-4-252229-117593-1 ============================================================ First Looks Roundup: Surf in the Dark Not to scare you or anything, but you know you're being watched, right? Sites you visit can monitor your activity, and so can that nosy guy in IT. To maintain your privacy, check out our review roundup of tools that promise to keep your surfing secret through encryption and bypassing servers. Find out everything you need to know in our online review roundup. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1234-4-4-252229-117596-1 ============================================================ Editors' Choice: eMachines M5405 Don't believe you can get a reliable widescreen multimedia portable for less than $1000? eMachines says otherwise, and so do we. The M5405 doesn't force you to compromise price for performance, with very good scores on our benchmark tests and a lovely widescreen display. The notebook is under $1000, under 7 pounds, and understandably our newest Editors' Choice. Find out more in our online review. (4.5 stars) http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1706488,00.asp ============================================================ Power and Portability For those with a little more money to spend, HP's Pavilion zd8000 is a natural choice for a multimedia notebook. Incorporating the latest Windows XP Media Center 2005 and featuring both PCI Express graphics and an ExpressCard slot, the zd8000 sets new precedents for what is possible in a portable. Read all about it in our online review (4 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1234-4-4-252229-117602-1 ============================================================ Paint Shop Pro for Amateurs So you've got this great new digital camera--now what? If you're hesitant to dive headfirst into the pool of image editing tools, Paint Shop Pro Studio is a good way to get your feet wet. Easy-to-use and affordable, Paint Shop Pro Studio gives fledgling photographers the tools to edit and organize photos, with an intuitive interface and some strong features. For details, check out our expert review online. 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